Underground Utility Locator & Drop-Bury Technician

USIC; Killeen (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Company vehicle & fuel card

Comprehensive insurance options

401(k) with company match

DailyPay

PTO & paid holidays

Education Scholarship

Employee discounts

Job summary

USIC is America’s leader in underground utility damage prevention and provides comprehensive locates and drop bury services. This Drop Bury Technician role involves locating underground utilities at residential or commercial sites, trenching or boring cables, and recording accurate tickets for billing and safety compliance.

You will use locating equipment and smartphones, work outdoors in various weather, and interact with customers and team members to ensure safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Experience with locating equipment or outdoor field work is beneficial but not required
• Able to pass a drug screen; safety-sensitive position
• Willing to work overtime, including weekends as needed
• Strong safety compliance and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle to assigned outdoor job sites and perform locates and drop bury tickets as assigned
• Reference records, maps, and prints to locate and mark underground facilities
• Utilize locating equipment and follow procedures to ensure accurate locates
• Operate digging equipment or use hand tools to trench or bore cables 6-8 inches deep
• Use smartphone and software to indicate time worked and document locates for billing

Skills

Physical stamina

Clear communication

Computer proficiency

Safety awareness

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Locating equipment

Smartphone software

Job description

USIC is America’s leader in underground utility damage prevention and provides comprehensive locates and drop bury services. This Drop Bury Technician role involves locating underground utilities at residential or commercial sites, trenching or boring cables, and recording accurate tickets for billing and safety compliance.

You will use locating equipment and smartphones, work outdoors in various weather, and interact with customers and team members to ensure safety and quality.